Professional Learning and Community Education - PLACE, UW-Madison

Professional Learning and Community Education - PLACE, UW-Madison PLACE grew out of the office of Education Outreach and Partnerships to disseminate and magnify the work of School of Education faculty and staff.

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09/02/2026

Teaching politics in 2026? Don't do it alone. 🤝 Bring a fellow educator to the Teaching About the 2026 Elections Conference on September 26 in Madison, WI!

Whether you teach elementary social studies or high school civics, this one-day event is packed with practical, fact-based strategies to help your students navigate election season with care and critical thinking.

Why you & your teaching buddy should attend:
✨ Keynote by Dr. Diana Hess on teaching for democracy today
✨ Interactive Sessions with experts from iCivics, Retro Report, PBS Wisconsin Education, and more
✨ Ready-to-Use Resources for K-12 classrooms

Perks: Registration includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, AND a conference t-shirt!

Pricing: • $25 Professionals • $10 Non-UW–Madison Students • FREE for UW–Madison Students (pre-registration required)

📍 Where: Discovery Building | Madison, WI

⏰ When: September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT

Tag a colleague who needs to see this, or send them the link to register together! 👇
https://bit.ly/3UmJ1Nl

09/01/2026

Join Dr. Brian Burt for a free 75-minute PLACE Exchange virtual gathering to explore the Black Males in Engineering Multimedia Project. Gain actionable strategies, evidence-based tools, and join transformative conversations designed to support Black boys and men in STEM pathways across the lifespan.

📍 When: 75-Minute Virtual Session
🎟️ Cost: 100% Free / Fully Funded
🔗 Register: Click the link in our bio to hold your spot!

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Meet the minds shaping the future of mental health.From exercise neuroscience and lifestyle psychiatry to community heal...
09/01/2026

Meet the minds shaping the future of mental health.

From exercise neuroscience and lifestyle psychiatry to community health and clinical care, our internationally recognized speakers are leading the conversation on how physical activity can transform mental well-being.

Join us September 11–12 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to learn from world-class experts, discover the latest research, and gain practical strategies you can bring back to your work.

⏳ The countdown is on!We’re getting closer to the 2026 International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference, happening Septem...
09/01/2026

⏳ The countdown is on!

We’re getting closer to the 2026 International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference, happening September 11–12 in Madison, Wisconsin!

Two days of powerful conversations, new research, movement, and connection. All focused on the important link between physical activity and mental health.

We can’t wait to see you in Madison!

Meet the 2026 Speaker Lineup!We’re bringing together an incredible group of researchers, clinicians, and mental health e...
09/01/2026

Meet the 2026 Speaker Lineup!

We’re bringing together an incredible group of researchers, clinicians, and mental health experts for the International Motion Impacts Emotion Conference, September 11–12 in Madison, Wisconsin!

Over two days, our speakers will explore the growing science behind physical activity and mental health, and how we can turn research into real-world impact.

✨ Cutting-edge research
✨ Practical strategies
✨ Movement + mental health
✨ Meaningful conversations and connections

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, educator, student, or simply passionate about mental health, we’d love to have you join us.

📅 September 11–12, 2026
📍 Madison, Wisconsin

Check out this year’s incredible speaker lineup and join the conversation!

09/01/2026

Join Dr. Brian Burt for a free 75-minute PLACE Exchange virtual gathering to explore the Black Males in Engineering Multimedia Project. Gain actionable strategies, evidence-based tools, and join transformative conversations designed to support Black boys and men in STEM pathways across the lifespan.

📍 When: 75-Minute Virtual Session
🎟️ Cost: 100% Free / Fully Funded
🔗 Register: Click the link below to hold your spot!
https://place.education.wisc.edu/place-exchange/

08/25/2026

Transform your practice with the Maker Educator Leadership Certificate Program! 🛠️✨

Designed for classroom teachers and informal educators 📚 (museums, libraries, after-school), this four-course online program helps you ground maker-based learning directly in student evidence and engagement.

Combine asynchronous weekly learning with hands-on, live Zoom sessions to build strong instructional frameworks alongside a collaborative cohort.

Key Course Highlights
⚙️ - Foundations: Pinpoint what you value in maker ed, like creativity or problem-solving, and build a clear theory of action for your school context.
✏️ - Assessment & Design: Master pedagogical documentation (notes, photos, video) and build Project Zero-inspired thinking routines to guide student learning.
👥 - Culture Building: Deprivatize your teaching! Use discussion protocols like "lightning share-outs" to collaborate with colleagues and analyze student work.
✍️ - Hands-on Practicum: Put theory into practice by designing, facilitating, and refining real-world protocols or projects tailored to your context.

2027 Program Schedule
- Jan – Mar: Foundations of Maker-Based Education
- Mar – May: Assessment, Instructional Design, and Routines
- May – Jul: Culture Building with Colleagues
- Sep – Nov: Hands-On Practicum

Registration Details
📃 Certificate Only: $3,500 (Group rate: $3,000/person for 3+ team members from the same institution)
🗞️ Certificate + 12 Graduate Credits: $5,508.36

Ready to elevate your maker-based instruction and lead with evidence?

Register now through the link provided to secure your spot for 2027!
https://bit.ly/3UfrvKR

How can educators guide students through complex political discussions with care, facts, and civic purpose? 🗳️📚Join us o...
08/24/2026

How can educators guide students through complex political discussions with care, facts, and civic purpose? 🗳️📚

Join us on September 26, 2026 at the Teaching About the 2026 Elections Conference in Madison, WI! We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Diana Hess (Emerita Dean of the UW-Madison School of Education and leading national expert on civic education), presenting:

✨ "What Does It Mean To Teach For Democracy Now?"

This full-day conference gives K-12 teachers and administrators practical strategies and resources to help students engage with sensitive political topics constructively.

What to expect:
- Insights into election-related topics
- Classroom-ready civic education curricula
- Actionable strategies for encouraging balanced discussions
- Breakfast, lunch, refreshments, & a free conference t-shirt!

🗓️ When: September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT
📍 Where: Discovery Building | Madison, WI
🎟️ Registration: $25 Professionals | $10 Non-UW Students | FREE for UW-Madison Students (pre-registration required)

Click the following link to register: https://bit.ly/4uiAB6A

08/19/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! ⏰

Universities of Wisconsin educators: Registration for the Disillusioning AI Fellowship is closing soon! 🚨

Are you looking to navigate generative AI in the classroom with a critical, equity-focused lens? Join a collaborative cohort of UW system educators to explore hands-on AI tools, maximize benefits for your students, and address critical questions around transparency and ethics.

Why Join?
- Format: 6 monthly, interactive virtual sessions (Sept '26 – Apr '27) Goal: Build critical AI literacy and apply real-world AI strategies in your courses.
- Fee: $50
- Stipend: Earn a $250 stipend upon successful completion of all expectations.

Space is strictly limited to UW system educators to ensure meaningful peer collaboration and deliberation. Don't miss out on shaping responsible AI use in higher ed!

Click the following link to secure your spot before registration closes: https://bit.ly/3Rn7alO

Navigating election season in the classroom isn't easy, but you don't have to do it alone! 🗳The Teaching About the 2026 ...
08/07/2026

Navigating election season in the classroom isn't easy, but you don't have to do it alone! 🗳

The Teaching About the 2026 Elections Conference equips K–12 educators with the facts, tools, and frameworks needed to lead constructive classroom discussions this fall.

What to expect:
• 2026 midterm forecasts with Prof. Emeritus David Canon
• Free classroom films & games from Retro Report and iCivics
• K–5 news literacy & voting rights frameworks
• First Amendment legal guidelines for educators

📍 Discovery Building, Madison, WI
🗓️ Sept 26 | 9 AM – 4 PM
🎟️ $25 Professionals | $10 Non-UW | FREE for UW Students (Includes breakfast, lunch & t-shirt!)

Register here: https://bit.ly/4uiAB6A

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225 N Mills Street # 264
Madison, WI
53706

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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